Inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Pimecrolimus Topical inactive ingredients by manufacturer

Every Pimecrolimus Topical product declares its inactive ingredients (excipients) on its FDA label, and the list changes from one company to the next. Find the version that does not list an ingredient you avoid, then take its NDC to your pharmacist.

4 of 4 current Pimecrolimus Topical products from 4 companies listing it with the FDA have been read from their FDA labels and compared side by side. The FDA directory lists 6 current products in all; this page compares the 4 in our label sample.

The short answer

Which Pimecrolimus Topical products list lactose, a gluten source, dyes or gelatin?

  1. LactoseNo checked product

    No checked Pimecrolimus Topical product lists lactose.

  2. Wheat or gluten sourceNo checked product

    No checked Pimecrolimus Topical product lists a wheat or gluten source.

  3. Synthetic dyesNo checked product

    No checked Pimecrolimus Topical product lists synthetic dyes.

  4. GelatinNo checked product

    No checked Pimecrolimus Topical product lists gelatin.

Also listed by some products: Benzyl alcohol 4 of 4 Propylene glycol 4 of 4

Find a version without it

Current Pimecrolimus Topical products in our label sample and what each label lists

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ProductListsInactive ingredients on the label
Actavis Pharma, Inc. 1 product
10 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 00591-2944-30 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol
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ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETOSTEARYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, OLEYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, WATER
Bryant Ranch Prepack 1 product
10 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 71335-2988-01 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM CETOSTEARYL SULFATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, WATER
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals Inc., USA 1 product
10 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 68462-0609-35 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol
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ANHYDROUS CITRIC ACID, BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, MEDIUM-CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, OLEYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM CETOSTEARYL SULFATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, WATER
Oceanside Pharmaceuticals 1 product
10 mg/g ointment or gel topical creamNDC 68682-0110-01 Benzyl alcohol Propylene glycol
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BENZYL ALCOHOL, CETYL ALCOHOL, CITRIC ACID MONOHYDRATE, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, OLEYL ALCOHOL, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM CETOSTEARYL SULFATE, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, STEARYL ALCOHOL, WATER

A product with none of these listed is not certified to be without them: the label says what the manufacturer declared, and the source of a starch or a flavor is often not stated. The companies are the FDA's labelers, which include repackagers and distributors selling another company's product under their own label. The NDC opens the product's own page, with the full label and its inactive-ingredient notes.

Pimecrolimus Topical and benzyl alcohol

Benzyl alcohol: A preservative, mostly in injections and liquids; not for newborns. Every checked Pimecrolimus Topical product (4) lists benzyl alcohol.

Lists benzyl alcohol

Pimecrolimus Topical and propylene glycol

Propylene glycol: A solvent in liquids and capsules; a concern in kidney disease, for infants, and at high doses. Every checked Pimecrolimus Topical product (4) lists propylene glycol.

Lists propylene glycol

At the pharmacy counter

How to use this at the pharmacy counter

  1. Pick the company whose list suits you and copy the NDC from the table. Many pharmacies order from wholesalers that carry several companies' versions and can request a particular one if you ask before the prescription is filled; some buy from one contracted source only, and a few insurance plans cover only certain NDCs, so ask the pharmacist to check.
  2. Treat "does not list" as exactly that. The label is what the manufacturer declared; a flavor or a starch may have an unstated source, and lines change. For celiac disease or a serious allergy, ask the manufacturer's medical information line for a written statement about the lot you have.
  3. Check the bottle each refill. A different company usually means a different shape, color and inactive-ingredient list; the pharmacist can tell you who made it, and the two-NDC comparison shows the difference line by line.
  4. If you need one company's version kept constant, ask your prescriber to write that company or the NDC on the prescription and tell the pharmacy you need it held. Rules vary by state and plan, so confirm with the pharmacist.
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Common questions about Pimecrolimus Topical inactive ingredients

Is Pimecrolimus Topical gluten-free?
This page cannot certify any Pimecrolimus Topical product gluten-free; it reports what each label declares. Of the 4 products checked, none lists a wheat, barley, rye or gluten ingredient, and none lists a starch without a stated source. If you have celiac disease, ask the manufacturer's medical information line for a written gluten statement for the lot you have.
Does Pimecrolimus Topical contain lactose?
No checked Pimecrolimus Topical product lists lactose on its label. People with a milk allergy or a strong intolerance often prefer a version that does not list it.
Is there a dye-free Pimecrolimus Topical?
No checked Pimecrolimus Topical product lists a synthetic dye (an FD&C or D&C colorant) on its label. Colorants often differ by strength within one company's line, so compare the lists above strength by strength.
Does Pimecrolimus Topical contain gelatin?
No checked Pimecrolimus Topical product lists gelatin on its label. Gelatin is usually bovine or porcine and the label rarely says which; for kosher, halal or vegetarian needs, ask the manufacturer.
Why do the inactive ingredients differ between manufacturers?
A generic must match the brand's active ingredient, strength, dose form and how it is absorbed; its fillers, binders, coatings and colorants are the manufacturer's own choice. That is why one Pimecrolimus Topical product can list lactose and a dye while another from a different company lists neither.
Can my pharmacy give me a specific manufacturer's version?
Often, if you ask before the prescription is filled: many pharmacies order from wholesalers that carry several companies' versions and can request a particular one. Some pharmacies buy a generic from one contracted source only, and a few insurance plans cover only certain NDCs, so ask the pharmacist to check. Give them the NDC from this page; the company name alone is often enough.
How current is this list?
The products are the ones in the FDA's current NDC directory as of October 5, 2026, and each inactive-ingredient list is the manufacturer's FDA label as our label sync last read it. Formulations change, so check the label on your own bottle and ask your pharmacist if a refill looks different.

Sources: the products are the finished Pimecrolimus Topical products in the FDA's current NDC directory (openFDA), as of October 5, 2026; each inactive-ingredient list is the manufacturer's FDA Structured Product Label via DailyMed, as our label sync last read it. The concern groups are HelloPharmacist's classification of the names the label declares. Educational information only, not medical advice; confirm with your pharmacist before relying on a list. ← Back to the Pimecrolimus Topical guide